There will be five Written Assignments, each worth twenty points. Note
that each one has a unique set of attributes and
expectations, that are not especially nor necessarily equal
across the five. Each assignment has multiple intents and applications
to the learning process. I thank each of you, in advance, for doing each
of the five assignments to the best of your ability. Each assignment should
take about one to two hours of your time.
WebQuest: The WebQuest
mentioned in the Syllabus should be considered
a pre-requisite to your written assignments.
It is to be completed and emailed
to me as an attachment, with graphics, by midnight, Monday, August
28. This is essentially a practice exercise in creating a web page,
and, a way for us all to get to know you a little better. Take it seriously,
but, enjoy doing it. * If you have done one before, you are to create
a new one or update, revise and edit your previous one.
General Instructions:
Three of the five assignments (one, three, and five) are to be word
processed, handed in hard copy in class, according to the instructions,
below. Two assignments (two and four) will be prepared as web pages,
according to the instructions below and in the assignment.
Due dates: I encourage turning in these papers/projects early. One point will be deducted for each week day, or part of a day, that any assignment is late. Obviously, better late than not (half credit will be allowed for very late work done responsibly, handed in not later than the last day of class).
Hard Copy Specifications: Single space, 12-point type, no more than two pages (staple in upper left corner, please), no cover sheet, a simple assignment designation in the upper right or left corner with your name , MG 443, WAx, Chapter x, is sufficient identification on the paper. Be sure to edit your work so that it does not exceed the two page limit.
Web Page Instructions and Guidelines:
1. For each web page assignment you will create a single HTML document
(web page - as you learned in the WebQuest) and save it as nnnnnnnn.htm,
where nnnnnnnn is no more than eight digits, and will generally be your
ESUvms email user id, or last name. Check back to the WebQuest instructions,
if you have difficulties with any element.
2. The page will close with your name and the date you finished
it, along with two links:
a) a return email link to you (mailto:userid@domainname) and
b) a link to the class home page. You may also include a link
to your own home page, if you have one.
3. Use a link to the instructor (like
this one - or one on the home page) to send by attachment:
a) your web page and
b) all (any) graphics (images) files you used. Please use graphics,
but use them sparingly (as noted below, please).
4. If you do not get a reply from me that I got your web page, within
a couple of days, it is your responsibility to send me another email note
to check that I got it (don't count weekends, holidays, spring break or
when I am gone to conferences - will take a little longer to get back to
you on those occassions!).
Assignments and Due Dates:
1. The first written assignment of the course is due at the
beginning of class on Wednesday, September 6.
Application Essay 25, end of Chapter 2, page 38. You may choose your
current job, a former job, or a fictional job. Write the essay to your
manager, as asked in the questions. Be sure to edit your work so that it
does not exceed the two page limit. Follow all guidelines, noted above,
of course. Check them again! This is a hard copy assignment.
2. The second written assignment of the course is to be done
as a web page and is due by midnight, Monday, September 25.
Application Essay 25, end of Chapter 7, page 152. Choose a student
organization you belong to (past or present), if applicable (if not, choose
another organization you have been involved with). Create a brief web page
responding to the request in the text.
Further, include one or two appropriate graphic images (that
you have not used before) on your web page. (Use web page guidelines above,
as well, of course. Be sure to include the Courtesy information
at the bottom of your page, as you learned in the WebQuest, and above,
including your name, email reply link and date of page creation/update.)
3. The third written assignment of the course is due at the beginning
of class on Wednesday, October 18.
Application Essay 25, end of Chapter 10, page 212. Respond to the email
request, based on your reading and experience.
Be sure to edit your work so that it does not exceed the two page limit.
(Use the guidelines noted above, of course.) This is a hard copy assignment.
4. The fourth written assignment of the course is to be done
as a web page and is due by midnight, Monday, October 30.
Create a web page in response to one of the Internet Exercises
for Chapter 11 or 12 (four choices in each), found on the publishers web
site <http://www.wiley.com/college/man/schermerhorn332879/site/student/index.html
>. Answer the questions asked in the exercise.
Further, include one or two appropriate graphic images (that
you have not used before) on your web page. (Use web page guidelines above,
as well, of course. Be sure to include the Courtesy information
at the bottom of your page, as you learned in the WebQuest, and above,
including your name, email reply link and date of page creation/update.)
5. The fifth and final written assignment of the course is due
at the beginning of class on Wednesday, November 29.
Case 16 - A Fable - The Poorly Informed Walrus - page 476-7. Respond
to the two questions, on one page. Be concise.
(This paper will be retained as an example of your writing and will
not be returned.)
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